What's on your mind? Oct 7, 2009
The pattern was the same for Father's Day. Facebook began earlier this year gauging the nation's mood by tallying the numbers of positive and negative words used in status updates posted by users, intern Adam Kramer of the firm's data team said in an online post. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
That's the daddy of them all for Terry Oct 6, 2009
Father's day ; Terry McFlynn celebrates after heading the only goal of the game ... Father's day … Terry McFlynn celebrates after heading the only goal of the game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hallmark Channel Unveils 'Holiday Countdown' Program Oct 6, 2009
Additionally, Hallmark plans to bring attendant themed programming, whether original or acquired movies, specials and themed series, plus advertising packages, digital content and a presence in 3,200 Hallmark Gold Crown Stores to bear for countdowns saluting Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Fourth of July. A combination of things keyed the network's expanded commitment to special events. (Multichannel News)
Singing Heil Obama in New Jersey Sep 30, 2009
The New Jersey songs were first taught to the children at B. Bernice Young Elementary School in February to celebrate Black History Month, and then videotaped in June as part of a Father's Day tribute to Barack Obama. Only after the video was later posted on the Internet did parents learn about it. (Townhall.com)
D.C. Council Staffer Arrested on Bribery Charges Sep 25, 2009
"What is this for, though? Just a gift? A Father's Day gift?" Loza asked, according to the indictment. "Yes, sir," Individual Number 1 replied. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Special Fathers Day for Wilkins (7) Sep 21, 2009
"Gerald Wilkins, who ran several drills during the basketball camp, held Thursday and Friday at P.S. Jones Middle School, was excited about the whole weekend."It's coming on a good weekend since it's Father's Day weekend," Gerald Wilkins said. "I get a chance to come down here and visit with him and see how he handles his business. "He's doing a good job of that. I know this event has been going on for the last four years, and it continues to get better.". (Washington Daily News, NC)
Green musters critical, improbable walk Sep 17, 2009
As much as Green hoped to produce another dramatic moment, like his walk-off home run around the Pesky Pole on Father's Day against the Braves, he was just trying to stay upright this time around. Some unusual cramping in his right leg over the past couple of days had left Green feeling what he referred to as "dead leg.". (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Rockies host World Series foe in 2010 Sep 16, 2009
The Rockies are at San Diego on Cinco de Mayo, at the Dodgers on Mother's Day (May 9), at the Giants on Memorial Day (May 31), at home against the Brewers on Father's Day (June 20), at home against the Giants on Independence Day (July 4), and at home against the Reds on Labor Day (Sept. 6). (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Pirates Notebook: West coast trips becoming frequent Sep 16, 2009
In announcing their schedule yesterday, the Pirates revealed a Father's Day weekend series involving interleague geographic rival Cleveland preceded by a set with another team becoming a schedule staple, the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago Cubs visit Memorial Day weekend, Philadelphia July 4 weekend and Atlanta Labor Day weekend. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Duped Facebook friend thought it was 'the real deal' Sep 15, 2009
Duped Facebook friend thought it was 'the real deal. Duped Facebook friend thought it was 'the real deal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Grasp every opportunity Sep 14, 2009
I still found time to get back to my family in Canberra for Father's Day, go on a bush walk and laze around on rocks in the sun. William Clear, from Canberra, is studying IT at the University of Technology, Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Is the president a video game hater? Sep 12, 2009
In a Father's Day message, Obama told dads everywhere that, We need to replace that video game with a book and make sure that homework gets done And in a speech to the American Medical Association, the prez said that kids should step away from the video games and spend more time playing outside. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Sydney overtakes Melbourne to become gem in Myer crown Sep 12, 2009
For Father's Day, Myer customers were ''not quite as generous'' with their gifts as they had been last year, although cosmetics and women's wear sales held up. Weekend Business. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jordan's top 10 pro moments Sep 11, 2009
5 June 16, 1996: On Father's Day, Jordan wins an NBA title for the first time since the death of his father, James. Jordan then sprawls on the locker-room floor, crying unabashedly while hugging the trophy. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Robbed by Facebook's enemy in the camp Sep 9, 2009
Natasha Cann endured the Father's Day from hell on Sunday when hackers broke into her Facebook account and proceeded to scam her closest friends out of significant amounts of money. The 34-year-old professional who works for BHP Billiton in South Australia - and used to work in IT for the military - thought her account was locked down but the painful reality hit her on Sunday night when a friend phoned her from Singapore. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Labor Day a reason to stay at home Sep 9, 2009
"That even surpassed Father's Day, which is usually biggest day of the year," Diekman said. She added that attendance over all for the season up since last year. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
* Ma leads memorial for typhoon victims Sep 8, 2009
The service began with an 88-second silent tribute to signify the date when the disaster struck, Aug. 8, Father's Day. Wearing a yellow ribbon on his black suit, Ma placed a wreath before speaking to 15,000 people at the Kaohsiung Arena. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
For a dark topic, White turns to black humour Sep 7, 2009
NOW that dads have been given their Father's Day socks and jocks, Diary wonders how many received something unusual from Kmart. The catalogue, called ''What dad really wants'', featured girls wearing bras. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Women on the rise in the racing industry Sep 7, 2009
"In my father's day, there was a white line on the ground in the members' stand which non-members weren't allowed to cross," says Amanda Elliott, 56. "In those days, only men were allowed to be members." Today, however, those barriers are being torn down and the Victorian Racing Club (VRC) - the world's biggest membership-based racing club with 25,000 members - comprises 35 per cent women, a figure that's increasing exponentially. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Howard in health scare Sep 7, 2009
Opposition frontbencher Tony Abbott said Mr Howard, 70, was able to enjoy Father's Day at home in Wollstonecraft in Sydney's north yesterday after he was discharged yesterday morning from Royal North Shore Private Hospital. I spoke to him this afternoon and he was chirpy, joking and saying what a pleasant Father's Day he'd had,'' Mr Abbott said last night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
At long last, meet my precious Tiam Sep 6, 2009
Farshid Kheirollahpoor was never going to take his first Father's Day for granted. For Mr Kheirollahpoor, 40, the road to parenthood has been rockier than most. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What's Your Favorite 'GMA Weekend' Moment? Sep 6, 2009
Lessons of the Father Bill Weir teaches his daughter the lessons he learned from his father in a touching Father's Day tribute. 1. (ABC News)
Outta site, man Sep 6, 2009
Geography does not mean a lack of intimacy and friendship, but on this Father's Day it's hard not being able to reach out and clip him around the ears. In any event, the practise of criminal law has equipped me to handle a recalcitrant child. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Fatherhood, there's just nothing like it Sep 6, 2009
Peter Overton with his two girls Allegra and Giselle. Photo: James Brickwood. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Rocket Rodi' is good enough for us Sep 5, 2009
Rocket Rodi' is good enough for us - Tennis - Sport - smh. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Be a good dad despite GFC, fathers told Sep 5, 2009
The global economic crisis has put more pressure on the family, but a group hopes it will help dads realise the true meaning of Father's Day. Dads4Kids, an Australia-wide support group for fathers - is urging all dads to focus on being a father first and letting everything else run a far distant second - including expensive Father's Day gifts ... It's not about sitting back and being given gifts on Father's Day, the gift really is the children," he said. Dads4Kids runs courses and provides... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Djokovic downs misfiring Ball Sep 5, 2009
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Old rivals celebrate Father's Day at open Sep 5, 2009
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Road test: the new Cartier aftershave Sep 4, 2009
Coincidentally, that's how long it has taken to reach our shores just in time for Father's Day. Cartier is not a fashionable fragrance name in this country but it has established a reputation with Declaration and Must, among others. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Forecaster in search of a wave Sep 3, 2009
The air force will be sending two F-18 Hornets for the Father's Day weekend event. The museum will show off the Australian-built 52-year-old RAAF Sabre fighter jet it has just spent three years restoring. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
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Winners of Father's Day Giveaway 1st prize Jon Green 2nd prize Corey Phillips 3rd prize John Simmons. Winners of Transformers at Cinema 1 Plus Kenneth Posey Bobby Humphrey Brenda McDaniel Michael Allen John Wildt Erica Smith Brandie Alsen Adam Holt Jackie Norton Kevin Cundiff. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
The Parenting Place Sep 2, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Jun 21, 2009 10:10 AM:" Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there ... the weather might not be the greatest here in central New York, but it's still a wonderful day to relax with family. Enjoy! ". cm wrote on Jun 19, 2009 10:29 AM:" mamaD wrote on Jun 9, 2009 10:14 AMin my opinion you are doing the right measures with your son.I have 3 older children 27(boy),24 (boy), 22 (girl) and a 10 yr old (girl)!I also raised my sister from 10-18 yrs.(my mom died when she was... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
www.essentialbaby.com.au Sep 2, 2009
With Father's Day looming Simon Groth shares his experience of doing the stay-at-home "kid thing" ... With Father's Day looming Simon Groth shares his experience of doing the stay-at-home "kid thing". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
All Men are Liars: Sep 1, 2009
Ssssshh, don't tell anyone, but last month I trotted out to Acer Arena to see American self-help behemoth and, as a little Father's Day gift, I'll save you the $100 ticket price and lay some of the big fella's Texas-sized wisdom on you. Eighty per cent of Dr Phil's fans seem to be women, so I wasn't expecting much that was manly from him; perhaps some advice about how to lose weight after my pregnancy or maybe a line on how he planned to help. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Week from hell could well drive us barmy Aug 29, 2009
On the extreme off-chance you don't buy TFF's book, Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men for this Father's Day - Fools. Fools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
SC gov 'crossed lines' with women Aug 28, 2009
But he saw Chapur again, this time over Father's Day weekend and after his wife expressly told him not to, leaving the country without telling his staff and instead leading them to believe he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. By the time he returned to a puzzled public, staff and family, his public image and emotional state had unraveled. (The Augusta Chronicle)
President sweet on golf course Aug 28, 2009
He has played at least 10 times in the Washington area during the past four months, including Memorial Day, Father's Day and the Fourth of July, usually at Virginia's Fort Belvoir or Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. In addition, Camp David offers a driving range near the helicopter landing zone as well as an area for chipping, pitching and putting near the first family's cabin. (USA Today -- Sports)
Obama girls fly under the radar -- but how long will it last? Aug 27, 2009
Two days before his inauguration, he published an open letter to them in Parade magazine about his hopes for them; in June, he wrote about them again in an essay for Parade about what Father's Day means to him. Last week, reporters watched as he treated the girls to ice cream at a Yellowstone general store and talked with them about the geology of the Grand Canyon. (USA Today -- Life)
The business of bones Aug 26, 2009
There's also a John Jarvie festival each Father's Day, in honor of a Scotsman who settled in Browns Park in 1880 and built a ranch, store, cemetery, post office and river ferry. This year is the 100th anniversary of the dinosaur discovery that led to the establishment of the Dinosaur National Monument. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Typhoon turns into a political storm Aug 21, 2009
The media focus of late is allegations that Premier Liu Chao-shiuan had the nerve to get a hair cut or have his hair dyed on August 11, at the height of the rescue effort, and that the Executive Yuan's secretary general Hsueh Hsiang-chuan, who is responsible for coordination between ministries, had a Taiwanese Father's Day dinner with his father-in-law on August 8 when the typhoon brought flooding to the south. Hsueh's initial defensive remarks were, "It was Father's Day! And we only ate yam... (Asia Times Online)
Man says he sold kidney in U.S. for $20K Aug 20, 2009
A month before he got Rosen's kidney, Gursky was in end-stage renal failure and had just endured a huge disappointment: One week before Father's Day 2005, this father of three got the happy news that Mount Sinai Medical Center had a kidney for him, a perfect match. He and his whole family went to the hospital. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Under-fire Taiwan cabinet to submit typhoon budget Aug 20, 2009
The cabinet secretary had incurred public wrath after angrily justifying dining with his family at a five-star hotel on August 8, the day Morakot struck, saying it was Father's Day in Taiwan and "not out of line". The vice foreign minister has taken the blame for a decision, later overturned, to refuse foreign aid. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The Skinny on Spermine: Not Exactly Snake Oil Violet Blue: Straight guys... Aug 20, 2009
"Yeah," I say, "I'll buy them... uh... well... Father's Day is coming up.". She tells me all the "benefits" of this treatment: "It has a lot of vitamins... it's hydrating... exfoliating, relaxing and improves circulation... it prevents the skin from sun damage, discoloration...". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Taiwanese President Ma's popularity sinks, defence minister offers to resign Aug 19, 2009
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Mother adjusts to son leaving for college Aug 18, 2009
lily_lynn2 wrote on Aug 17, 2009 2:47 PM:" Yes, 8emup, to answer your question:Joe See is Patti See's father, I believe. And she did write that article too, entitled "Joe See's daughter examines her dad's life on Father's Day".And I agree with everything, you have to say.It seems to me there's some favoring going on. So much for fairness in public interest stories. ". 8emup wrote on Aug 17, 2009 2:31 PM:" I see both of the points trying to be made here... But I do have to question: Is this the... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Father's Day Quotes and Sayings fro... Aug 18, 2009
Father's Day Quotes and Sayings from the Bible. Father's Day Quotes and Sayings from the Bible ... This compilation of quotes serves as a reminder to thank Dads on Father's Day. (Suite101.com)
Casper's own has busy summer Aug 16, 2009
He came home in June to visit his parents, Pete and Isabelle Martinez, before Father's Day, and then was back in Denver at Coors Field on Father's Day afternoon, singing "God Bless America," from the outfield during the Seventh Inning Stretch. "It was such a beautiful day and they played so well," he said in a recent phone interview. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mudslide destroys community Aug 16, 2009
Residents say more people than usual were in the village during the typhoon because Saturday was Father's Day in Taiwan. On this day, many people return to their home villages to be with family. (CNN -- International)
Vanishing village Aug 15, 2009
The village, which had a registered population of 1,313, only had about 600 people resident when the mudslide struck on 9 August, the day after Taiwan's Father's Day. Like people in other rural areas with few job opportunities, many of the young and even those married with children had gone to the towns or cities to work, leaving their children for the grandparents to look after, said Lu Yuan-ji, a volunteer search and rescue worker. (BBC News)
Hopes fade for Taiwan survivors Aug 15, 2009
Hsiaolin - hundreds feared dead following mudslides the morning after Taiwan's Father's Day. Taoyuan - residents told to run to higher ground as embankment holding back lake gave way. (BBC News)
Room enough to dream Aug 14, 2009
Bhoge, a real estate investor, said the idea for the group, made up primarily of business owners and professionals, grew out of a discussion at a Father's Day cricket match at Grout Park. The fledgling organization recently held a duck curry competition and fair there. (Albany Times Union)
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The eight children race to the kitchen table and promptly pull out their construction paper and crayons to make Father's Day cards for their conspicuously absent dad, who'll receive them two days later. "Will you help me draw a heart?" asks a giggling Collin. (USA Today -- Life)
'Washed away by the typhoon' Aug 12, 2009
The village had an unusually high number of people there at the time because it was the morning after Taiwan's Father's Day ... " Residents' complaintsAnother woman, Liu Hsiu-chu, said there could be more people trapped inside the village because more people were there than usual. Leaning houses demonstrate the force of the floods "Usually young people go to work and not many people are in the village but it was Father's Day so there were more people," she said. Residents have complained that... (BBC News)
•Golfer, family mending emotionally, starting to ease way back into game Aug 11, 2009
Chris' wife, Beth, tragically lost her life in a Father's Day auto accident, and their children, Abigail and Cameron, were critically injured. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Fatal work accident traumatises family Aug 10, 2009
Ms Jacobs said her younger daughter, who was just five years old when her father died, refuses to take part in church activities for Father's Day and has been held back a year in primary school as her work suffered. Ms Jacobs said her colleagues at the childcare centre where she works were very supportive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Court: Mass. dad beat, shoved, sat on son who died Aug 8, 2009
dad beat, shoved, sat on son who died Newly released court documents allege that a Massachusetts man who authorities say severely beat his son on Father's Day and is charged with killing the 7-year-old had choked the boy, hit him with a belt, shoved him into the wall, sat on him and struck him in the stomach ... Investigators said the boy, who moved from Alabama to live with his father, was severely beaten on June 21, Father's Day, and died a few days later. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
•Pastors connect with people using instant social network Aug 8, 2009
Dave Crandall, pastor at Friendship Baptist Church in Greenwood, was preparing his Father's Day sermon in June ... So, in fewer than 140 characters, Crandall called out to followers: "Preparing for my Father's Day message ... 'Rules Every Guy's Gotta Break!' What are some rules you guys out there feel need to be broken?". (The Daily Journal)
•Tourney aids family of pro player whose wife was killed in crash Aug 8, 2009
Both Abigail and Cameron Smith have endured grueling physical therapy sessions to help heal injuries they suffered in a Father's Day car crash that claimed the life of their mother, Beth. On Wednesday, the kids reached a milestone: They no longer needed wheelchairs to get around. (The Daily Journal)
Belgrade girl given flag to remember her soldier father Aug 8, 2009
Then he came home, where he died of injuries suffered in a Helena bar fight that occurred on Saturday, June 20 the day before Father's Day. It was why, when Sunday came when Father's Day arrived Ehret didn't return Riley's call ... We didn't know that it happened over the Father's Day weekend. (Missoulian, MT)
Late soldier’s daughter gets flag after ceremony Aug 8, 2009
Then he came home, where he Died of injuries suffered in a Helena bar fight that occurred on June 20 the day before Father's Day. It was why, when Sunday came when Father's Day arrived Ehret didn't return Riley's call ... "I told her, 'He'll probably end up with the angels.' We didn't know that it happened over the Father's Day weekend. Riley didn't know why he didn't call and she was upset." Days after the fight, Ehret was flown from Helena to a Billings hospital where he died on July 2... (Havre Daily News, MT)
The First Duffer Aug 7, 2009
The Father's Day outing ended with Biden and Obama each collecting $2, though Biden paid for the hot dogs after the front nine. Wilson, who has been playing with Obama since 1999, keeps all his Obama winnings in an envelope, which he has promised as a college fund for. (Time.com)
Abby: Tough love in order for young mother Aug 6, 2009
His daughter did not call or send a card on Father's Day. However, today we received a card from his grandson thanking us for the $5 and saying if we had dug deeper and added $1, he could have bought a slice of pizza. (Florida Today)
Tribal program helps parents, kids rebuild relationships Aug 6, 2009
Pooley was asked to speak in Washington, D.C., in June at the National Rally for Responsible Fatherhood on Behalf of America's Children, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of Father's Day. At the end of each meeting, a facilitator announces updates of people not present. (AZCentral -- News)
Lying, cheating man dog Aug 5, 2009
God knows that she had to think something was amuck, what with increased press reports of his blue roaming eye, and of course the giant pulsating factor of out-of-wedlock kids phoning him on Father's Day. Kids, mind you, that she had nothing to do with the creation thereof. (iAfrica.com)
Mass. mother charged with locking son in hot attic Jul 31, 2009
woman charged in boy's Father's Day beating. The girlfriend of a man accused of fatally beating his 7-year-old son to death on Father's Day has been indicted on new charges. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
